Food Banks in Newfoundland and Labrador

Click here for a listing of contact information for food banks located in your area.

Grenfell Campus: Campus food bank is currently closed until the Winter 2026 semester. However, if students require food support please email gcstudent-services@mun.ca. 

Campus Food Bank: Click here for contact information for Memorial’s Campus Food Bank. Memorial’s Campus Food Bank normal hours of operation are Mondays and Thursdays 3:30-7:30 p.m., however will be closed over the holiday break. Should you need to visit another food bank over the holidays, please click here: Find Food | CFSA.

Ches Penney Centre of Hope – Salvation Army
18 Springdale Street, St. John’s
Tel: (709) 739-0290

Community Meals:
The Centre of Hope will be serving turkey dinner on Thursday, December 18 @ 11:30 AM.

Wednesday, December 24 – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Take Out Only)

Thursday, December 25 – Closed

Friday, December 26 – Closed

Tuesday, December 30 – 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday, December 31 – 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Take Out Only)

Thursday, January 1 – Closed

Food Bank:

Tuesday, December 23 – 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM & 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Wednesday, December 24 – 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tuesday, December 30 – 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Wednesday, December 31 – 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

The Gathering Place
172 Military Road, St. John’s
Tel: (709) 753-3234 | Email: info@gatheringstjohns.ca 

Any individual 26 years of age and over can avail of the supports offered. The Gathering Place offers in house dining and take away for those who would prefer to eat out. If an individual is under the age of 26 they can still access food from the gathering place, but will be provided with a “to-go” meal.

Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Lunch: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Dinner/Supper: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

The Gathering Place will be serving turkey dinner on Monday, December 22 @ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Choices for Youth
261 Duckworth Street, St. John’s
Tel: (709) 754-0446 | Shelter Line: (709) 757-3050
Email: info@choicesforyouth.ca 

Memorial Food Vendor Holiday Hours

R. Gushue Dining Hall

· Last day of service: Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 7:00 AM –11:00 AM

· Closed as of Thursday, Dec. 18

Pizza Pizza

· Closed as of Monday, Dec. 15

Tim Hortons

· Closed as of Wednesday, Dec. 17

Jumping Bean

· New hours starting Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

· Closed Saturdays and Sundays

· Fully closed as of Tuesday, Dec. 23

Late Night Eats

· Closed as of Tuesday, Dec. 16

Memorial Food Court End of Semester Hours

Booster Juice

· Open 8:00 am – 6:00 pm until Tuesday, December 16

· Open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday, December 17

· Open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm December 18–19

· Reopening January 5

Just Fries

· Open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm until Tuesday, December 16

· Open 11:00 am – 3:00 pm December 17–23

· Reopening January 5

Manchu Wok

· Open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm until Tuesday, December 16

· Open 11:00 am – 3:00 pm December 17–23

· Reopening January 5

Mary Brown’s Chicken Express

· Open 10:00 am – 6:00 pm until Tuesday, December 16

· Reopening January 5

Pizza Delight

· Open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm until Tuesday, December 16

· Open 11:00 am – 3:00 pm December 17–23

· Reopening January 5

Café Dépôt

· Open 7:30 am – 5:30 pm until Tuesday, December 16

· Open 8:30 am – 3:30 pm December 17–24 (closing at 12:00 pm on Dec 24)

· Reopening January 5

Students Staying in Residence

Students living in residence over the holidays have been contacted by the Student Residences Office with instructions on how to navigate staying on campus over the break. Our Residence Life Advisors will be on call throughout the break and can be contacted should an issue arise. For emergency purposes, please call Campus Enforcement and Patrol directly at 709-864-4100.

Library Hours

Memorial University Libraries will be operating on a reduced schedule during the holidays. Please visit our website for our holiday schedule. https://www.library.mun.ca/qeii/hours/ 

Student Unions

• Memorial University of Newfoundland Students’ Union (MUNSU) will be closing Tuesday, December 16th, 2024, at 3pm to Sunday, January 4th. 2025. Opening again at 9am on Monday, January 5th, 2026

• Marine Institutes Students’ Union (MISU) will be closed Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, to Sunday, January 4th. 2026. Opening again on January 5th, 2026.

• Grenfell Campus Students’ Union (GCSU) will be closing Thursday, December 18th, 2025, to Tuesday, January 6th. 2025. Grenfell Campus undergraduate students can visit www.gcsuonline.ca for information regarding GCSU services and advocacy. Email correspondence will be checked periodically during the break.

• Graduate Students' Union (GSU) will be closing Saturday, December 20th, 2024 to Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. All office hours are based on appointments and students can e-mail gsu@gsumun.ca if they would like to schedule a meeting.

* Emails will be checked periodically during the holiday break but response times will be delayed.

Student Wellness and Counselling Centre Holiday Closure

The Student Wellness and Counseling Center will be closed from Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, until Sunday, January 4, 2026. The Center will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. Students are reminded to ensure that their prescriptions are refilled before the ESC closes for the break. Prescriptions can be refilled at regular in person clinics, virtual appointments, or quick fix walking clinic appointments. More information is available on the website.

Should an emergency arise after hours, you should call 911. For off campus emergencies, you can also dial 911, or if you are able to proceed directly to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Should you need to see a physician, the walk-in clinic MAY be available at the Blackmarsh Road Family Care Center, located in the Dominion Supermarket on Blackmarsh Road. Call 709. 576-6555. You can also contact the Munday Pond Walk – in Clinic at 709 777-1706.

Students with a mental health emergency should avail of the following community-based services immediately.

· 24-hour mental health crisis line: If you are experiencing a mental health and/or addiction crisis, need support or health information, please contact 811 to speak with a registered nurse trained in crisis intervention.

· Mobile Crisis Response Team: Call 811

· 24-hour Walk-in Like Psychiatric assessment unit at the Mental Health and Addictions Center on 300 Prince Phillip Drive - 709-752-3916 or toll-free at 1-877-999-7589

· Health Sciences Emergency Department on Columbus Drive Place.

· Lifewise Warm Line - Trained peer supporters 10AM-12AM daily - 1-855-753-2560

· DoorWays - Individuals seeking in person, telephone and/or video counseling services call. (709) 752-4903

· 24/7 GuardMe Student Support Program - - 1-844-451-9700 (within North America) or 011-416-380-6578 (outside of North America)